Welcome to the SoundJam MP 1.6 update! Double clicking the SoundJam™ MP 1.6 Update will automatically locate a previous copy of SoundJam and update it to version 1.6. During this process you will not lose any music files, skins or plug-ins.
SoundJam MP 1.6 provides a number of feature enhancements which expand on SoundJam's already exceptional feature set. You can now convert files into High Quality MP2 format, enjoy new transparent skins, view your music files in hierarchical playlists, plays streaming internet music without the headache of custom configurations, and more.
• SoundJam Manual and Help
The SoundJam manual does not cover all the features in SoundJam MP 1.6. However the on-line help is up to date and fully describes all the new features. The on-line help is accessible by selecting "SoundJam(TM) MP Help" from the Help menu.
• Using SoundJam MP on 300 MHz G3 Series PowerBooks
The following information is from Apple's Tech Info Library article #24985 available at <http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n24985>
Apple has identified an issue with certain digital audio software applications including QuickTime Player, SoundJam MP, and MacAmp on some PowerBook G3 Series models. The issue occurs only when one application reads data asynchronously from an audio CD while another reads or writes a file to the hard drive at the same time. This in turn may cause the resulting file to be corrupted.
This issue affects only PowerBook G3 Series models with IBM 8 GB drives. To check for this drive, open Apple System Profiler, select the Devices and Volumes tab, and look at the device at Internal ATA 0. The affected drive has these characteristics:
Vendor: IBM-DYLA-28100 Unformatted Size: 7.63 GB
This issue does not affect the most recent PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze keyboard) model or use of the AppleCD Audio Player. Apple is currently in the process of developing a solution. In the meantime, the issue may be avoided by not using these applications to read audio CDs on PowerBook models with this particular hard drive."
C&G recommends that you contact Apple support for a solution to this problem.
Changes in SoundJam 1.6
• MP2 encoder
SoundJam encodes into high quality MP2 format--maintaining its lead as the premier MP3 and MP2 player/converter available on the Macintosh.
• Improved Streaming Configuration
SoundJam automatically configures streaming from both Netscape and Internet Explorer (via Internet Config).
• Transparent skins
SoundJam fully supports transparent skins.
• Folders support in Playlists
Hierarchical playlists display folders of files when viewing by Album, Artist, Genre and Kind.
• Added fast forward and fast reverse
Hold down next or previous buttons to fast forward or fast reverse music that is playing.
• Skin Builder
The skin converter can now be used to create custom skins. Double-clicking on the skin converter will provide instruction. You can also go to <http://www.soundjam.com/sp/> for more information.
• SoundJam Extension
The optional SoundJam Extension changes CD track names displayed in the Finder to the names that can be found in the CD Remote Programs database. Double-clicking on CD tracks on the CD will play them with SoundJam.
• Live window dragging
SoundJam's windows now support live dragging.
Changes in SoundJam MP 1.5.1
• Fixed Incompatibility with some third Party Software
Fixes issues with some third party software which could cause problems with SoundJam 1.5. The most obvious symptom was SoundJam's About Box would not display correct information.
• Fixed Streaming through Proxy Servers
Streaming through proxy servers now works properly.
• Improved Behavior in Low Memory Situations
SoundJam now manages its memory more efficiently.
• Improved Drag and Drop
Dragging a file to the playlist header now adds the file to the end of the playlist.
Changes in SoundJam MP 1.5
Conversion & MP3 Encoding Features
• Significantly Improved MP3 Encoder Quality
There have been numerous improvements to the encoder which improves the quality of all encodings.
• Variable Bit Rate (VBR) Support
SoundJam's new support for VBR provides maximum quality for any compression level. VBR lets SoundJam continuously adjust the bit rate to suit the music.
• Play While Converting (at Full Speed!)
You can now play a track during its conversion, for real-time feedback on your conversion settings. Even better, conversion continues at full speed while you listen to your music.
• Smart Frequency Reduction
This capability allows SoundJam to eliminate the very highest frequencies of the source material, in an attempt to preserve the most sound data for the middle of the sonic range. For example, when encoding CD-quality audio (44.1 kHz), at 128 kbps this option would discard sound data above 16 kHz. The data removed varies depending on the bit rate and sample rate used to encode. This option will generally not effect encodings at 160 kbps or higher.
• "Faster" MP3 Encoding Mode
For those in a hurry we have added a "Faster" MP3 encoding mode to quickly encode your favorite music. Using Faster mode with high bit rates (160 kbps or higher) will result in very fast, yet high quality encodings.
• Batch Convert CDs
The "On CD Insert" preference allows rapid conversion of CDs by automatically converting all tracks on a CD when the CD is inserted. After all the tracks are converted the CD will optionally eject, allowing you to insert the next CD.
• Join CD Tracks
Sometimes consecutive tracks on a CD have been designed for playback without interruption. By joining these tracks together into a single file when you convert them, you can eliminate any pause between them during playback.
General Features
• Improved AppleShare Support
SoundJam will now track files across AppleShare connections with greater reliability.
• Audion Face conversion
In addition to converting WinAmp skins, the skin converter is now capable of converting Audion faces into SoundJam skins (requires QuickTime 3.0 or higher).
• Edit CD Info
You can now edit the artist and album names for a CD, not just its tracks.
• Converted Tracks go in an "artist" folder
Converted tracks are now optionally grouped inside an "album" folder which is inside an "artist" folder for better organization of converted tracks.
• Eject CD
Added Eject CD command to the Controls menu.
• Fixed various bugs
As always, we fix minor bugs in each new version.
Improved Playlists
• Duplicate Files are supported in Playlist
SoundJam allows duplicate files in playlist when duplicates are dragged in one at a time.
• Improved Finder Drag and Drop
Dragging a file from the playlist to the Finder now moves it to the desired location. Dragging a file from SoundJam's playlist to the Trash will remove it from SJ's list and move the original item to the trash.
• Copy to Play Order Command
Copy To Play Order command has been added to the pop-down playlists menus. The order in which the tracks are currently listed in the playlist will become the new play order when you select this command.
• Show Original Command
Selecting Show Original will reveal the file of the currently selected track in the Finder.
• New Command Key Support
Command keys have been added for Player, Equalizer, Converter, Master Playlist and CD windows.
Improved CDDB Support
• Multiple Matches
When performing Get Names Online, if multiple matches are found, SoundJam now asks the user which one to use.
• CDDB Lookup
SoundJam's CDDB lookups are now more accurate.
Improved Streaming
• Improved Streaming
Streaming playback has been improved with better buffering support, as well as support for URLs with user names and passwords.
Preference Options
• Added Support for Directing Files
Added advanced options for directing converted and/or opened files to a desired playlist.
• File and Streaming Buffer Sizes
SoundJam now lets you change the buffer sizes used for streams and files. Increasing the buffer size used for streams may help modem and slower network connections keep up with playback.
• ID3 Tag Padding
Disabling "Create ID3 Tags with Padding" allows compatibility with some applications (such as QuickTime 4.0), which have problems reading files with large ID3 tags.
MP3 Encoder Advanced Options
• Original and Copyright Flags
Added information markers for original and copyright status.
• Checksum Flag
This option turns on a verification setting in the MP3 file which can help a player make sure that the file is internally consistent. This can be useful in ensuring that the file has been transmitted correctly.
• Filter Frequencies Below 10 Hz
Filters out sub-audio frequencies so SoundJam's encoder can be more efficient. This results in cleaner sounding encodings.
• On CD Insert
This option controls what SoundJam does when a CD is inserted. The options include: Do Nothing, Start Playing, Convert All Tracks, and Convert All Tracks & Eject.
Improved AppleScript
• AppleScript Enhancements
SoundJam 1.5 provides several new commands and bug fixes.
C&G Information
• Main Address
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Internet email: C&G@casadyg.com
<http://www.casadyg.com>
• Technical Support
We encourage you to use our internet based FAQs and message board located at: <http://www.casadyg.com/support/>
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